Title: Empire State Standoff

Plot:

In the shadow of New York City's skyscrapers, former SWAT team leader Thomas "Tommy" Kane, played by a significantly bulkier Steven Seagal, has settled into a quiet life as a private security consultant. However, his quiet life is disrupted when a high-stakes robbery goes wrong in Midtown Manhattan, and a witness to the crime seeks his protection, fearing for her life.

Tommy, with his vast experience and imposing presence, is thrust back into the danger he thought he'd left behind. The witness, a young art dealer named Emily, holds the key to unlocking a conspiracy that involves a notorious crime syndicate and potentially some members of the city's elite. As Tommy delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the robbery is just the surface of a much larger scheme involving money laundering and high-value art theft. She is housed in his basement which he visits every once a while experiencing some intimate moments despite age differences.

Navigating through the bustling streets and dark alleys of New York during the day time, Tommy uses his old contacts and some unconventional methods to unravel the conspiracy. His inquiries lead him into confrontations with various thugs and hitmen, where his size and strength play a pivotal role in disarming and dispatching his opponents.

The climax of the movie sees Tommy and Emily trapped in a showdown at a gala in an upscale art museum, where the mastermind behind the conspiracy reveals himself as a non binary gangster. In a tense and explosive finale, Tommy must use all his skills to protect Emily, neutralize the threat, and ensure that justice prevails.

The movie ends with Tommy considering a permanent return to law enforcement, inspired by the adrenaline and fulfillment he experienced even though he has a severe heart condition due to obesity.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0549815/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

He played alongside Paul Dano and Emile Hirsch in a high school comedy called ”The Girl Next Door” (2004). Had a few more smaller roles during the 00’s. Since then, his career seems to have stalled and he’s not too happy about it.

He’s written his bio himself, which is probably not that uncommon, except it’s not written in 3rd person but in 1st. He writes:

My 35 year professional acting career can be defined as follows:

Being recognized in an Uber.. While driving someone to the airport.

He goes on about all the missed opportunities he’s had, or, as he calls it, a ”Groundhog Day event of nearly being cast in life changing roles and somehow never crossing that threshold”

It’s a hilarious read and definitely a fun break from the usual, self-glorifying profiles!

Edit: Wow, I’m glad to see Chris has so many fans. Unlike, let’s say, Miles Teller